Records

Police Records

The Brighton Police Records Section is responsible for the retention of police records, as well as the release of information to the public, courts, other law enforcement agencies, and insurance companies.

The lobby hours of the Police Department are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. Before appearing in person to obtain a report, we recommend that you call our Records Division at 303-655-2300 to obtain information such as the availability of your requested report.

Request a Police Record

For more information on how to request police records, go to our Public Records page. 

To check the availability of your report, please contact the Records Unit at 303-655-2300 or email recordsrequest@brightonco.gov.

Background Checks and Clearance Letters

A local (Brighton only) background check can be purchased for $15. The full name and date of birth of the party are required. A statewide background check may be purchased by going to the Colorado Bureau of Investigation’s website.

Fingerprinting

The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has implemented a new statewide digital fingerprinting process called CABS (Colorado Applicant Background Services). You may visit the Colorado Bureau of Investigation's website for more details about the CABS program. 

VIN Inspections

The Police Department offers standard VIN inspections on privately owned, non-commercial vehicles to residents of Brighton. Proof of residency is required at the time of inspection. For standard VIN inspections, no appointment is necessary. Please bring the Verification of Vehicle identification number form and your registration information to the police department during normal business hours. Please note that this may take a few minutes, depending on the officers’ call load. 

Fees

• Brighton Residents – No fee
• Non-Brighton Residents - Please visit the Colorado State Patrol website for information on how to obtain a VIN inspection

Certified VIN inspection

The Brighton Police Department does not provide certified VIN inspections. Please visit the Colorado State Patrol website for additional information on how to obtain a certified VIN inspection. 

The following vehicles require a Certified VIN Inspection:

• Bonded title vehicles
• Rebuilt vehicles
• Reconstructed vehicles
• Vehicles assembled from a kit

For salvage titles, you must have all paperwork and receipts for repairs completed. A rebuilt from salvage dye cast stamp must be placed inside the driver's side door post near the latch. The vehicle must be roadworthy.  All lights must be working, tires need to have adequate tread, the windshield cannot have any cracks, and if the vehicle is equipped with airbags, they must work.
  
If your vehicle does not currently have a VIN assigned, you must contact the Colorado State Patrol to complete the inspection.
 

Tows and Impounds:

For Registered Owners or Titleholders Obtaining an Impound Release:

Please call the Brighton Police Department at 303-655-2300 to determine which company towed your vehicle. You may go directly to the towing carrier that towed your vehicle for its release. Be prepared to present a current driver's license, current proof of insurance, and current vehicle registration.

Tow Companies:

• DEN Towing Specialist
  10205 Brighton Rd
  Henderson, CO 80640
  303-859-5522
• M B Towing Service
  2732 County Rd 27
  Ft Lupton, CO 80621
  303-857-9770
  https://mbtowing.com/
• Mirage Recovery Services
  8051 Rosemary St
  Commerce City, CO 80022
  303-344-4494
  http://miragerecoveryservice.com/
• T&R Auto Repair & Towing
  710 N 7th Ave #5
  Brighton, CO 80601
  303-659-6747
  https://trautorepair.com/

Helpful Links:

• Public Utilities Commission Website
  • File a complaint with PUC
  • Report problems to the Public Utilities Commission at (303) 894-2070
  • Current Towing Rates
  • PUC Towing Rules (See section 6512 Release of Motor Vehicle and Personal Property)